We test the temperature of the nation this week
Crisis in Burma is compounded by problems getting aid into the country
An earthquake of 7.9 magnitude hits China, killing more than 12,000
Three-quarters of voters think Gordon Brown is doing a bad job
Tensions rise in Ukraine as President Yushchenko's opponents prevent his annual address
World CO2 levels reach record high, scientists warn
Care of elderly in England faces £6bn shortfall over next 20 years
Scientists isolate gene that causes epilepsy - but only in women
Indian firm joins forces with Renault-Nissan to build world's cheapest car
Good news for cat lovers: owning one can reduce fatal heart attacks by 40 per cent
Afghan farmers abandon poppy crops in favour of wheat
Embarrassing medical problems? You can now visit a doctor anonymously in Second Life
A new Japanese vending machine can identify - and refuse - underage smokers
Summary: Break in the clouds for Obama as his super-delegate count overtakes Hillary's
Forecast: Storms over Westminster as MPs battle over Embryology Bill
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